Dear Grace Family,
These announcements and prayer requests are being sent out every Thursday to inform us of what is happening in and the needs of our church. Please send any announcements or prayer requests to office@gfccsf.org by Tuesday evening.
Announcements for the Week of 8/18/25
Join Us for Sunday Worship, August 24 at 10:00 AM
Pastor Al will be preaching from Zephaniah 1:1-3, 14-16; 2:3; 3:8-13, 20. “The End of Evil: How to Survive the Day of the Lord”
Last Sunday, Pastor Al Preached “On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Praying the Shalom Prayer”
If you want to re-listen to Pastor Al’s sermon (and any other previous sermons), you can do so on our church’s website.
Sermons | GFCC (gfccsf.org)
Daily Prayer at 12PM by the People of Grace Fellowship Community Church
Here’s our prayer for the week of August 22-28 from Mylene.
Last week, Russian forces heavily bombed Bilozerske, Ukraine, leaving many dead and injured. Apartment buildings were destroyed, hospitals and banks closed, and residents like 70-year-old Halyna Oleshuk lost access to medical care and safe water. Thousands fled, including the elderly and disabled, carrying only a few belongings. Many clutched precious items—like a guitar—as fragile symbols of hope and a longing for normalcy.
At noon every day this week, let us pray:
God of the broken city,
God of the powerless and the displaced,
we hold before you Bilozerske—its ruins, its weary, and its fleeing ones.
Break the power of violence.
Until your new day comes, keep them in your mercy,
and keep us restless for your peace.
Amen
Love Feast Last Sunday
Thank you again to Shane Chao, Robert and Margie Chiang, Alejandro and Leni Juarez, Caroline Kennedy and Gerry Sison who provided the delicious Filipino food for our Love Feast. Thank you all for the wonderful table fellowship.
Here is the link to hear Pastor Al, Janice and Corrie singing a Tagalog Christian song.
You are invited to help with the cost of the Philippines Mission Trip. You can do so by contributing online or placing a check in our offering box (clearly marked that it is for the mission trip).
Cana Sharing Groups for Couples are Forming for 2025 - 2026, Register by August 25
See link for more information.
Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah will be Preaching on Sunday, August 31
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is the Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Bio
We will be serving a light lunch after service to hear more from Dr. Rah. If you would like to attend, please Sign Up
Church at the Crossroad Conference, September 11 to 13
Pastor Al had mentioned this conference when he was sharing about his recent trip to Palestine.
Church at the Crossroads is a gathering of Christians who recognize that the church stands at a defining moment…. Note that the conference is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, but there is a virtual component. If you register for the virtual attendance, you will receive a recording of the conference for 7 days.
Church at the Crossroads – Conference for Christians Committed to Peacemaking
Jubilee Immigration Advocates 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, Friday, September 12
Please note that the celebration is just about at full capacity. If you wish to go, please register as soon as possible.
Please use this link to reserve your ticket.
Joint Worship Service with Redeemer Community Church on Sunday, September 14 (Refreshment time to follow)
Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero will be our guest preacher that Sunday. He will also be the keynote speaker at Jubilee Immigration Advocate’s 10 year anniversary celebration.
Bio — Robert Chao Romero
If you would like to share your baked goodies for refreshment time, please let Samantha or Caroline know.
Save the Date - Church Barbecue - Saturday, September 20, 10AM - 2PM
Washington Park in Burlingame (same place as last year - 850 Burlingame Ave). Daniel Ng will once again be our grill master. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. Be aware that parking may be a challenge. Let the church office know if you have any questions.
Freedom Stories
We have been blessed hearing Freedom Stories from our brothers and sisters in our congregation. Let this be an open invitation to anyone who wants to share his/her freedom story with the congregation to contact Pastors Al or Paul.
Ministry Partners
A Thank You Letter from Craig Wong of New College Berkeley